Designing a hole at Blackstone Golf Club near Chicago, author Celeste Palermo's new book From the Red Tees, fashion no-nos, and the Lovett Wedge

Every golfer dreams of designing a golf hole, but podcast host Dave Berner is one of the few to have actually done it. Berner designed the par-4 No. 2 at the new Blackstone Golf Club, just outside Chicago. In this week’s podcast, Berner talks to owner Dan Weck about the ongoing development of Blackstone.

“It’s a lot of work, and we’ve got a long way to go,” Weck says. “We’re excited about it. Things are going well.

If you’ve just taken up golf, understanding the rules and etiquette of the game can be difficult. Author Celeste Palermo has written a book, From the Red Tees, that draws on her experience developing as a golfer to help novices avoid making the same mistakes.

When “I started to play, I didn’t really know anything at all,” she says. “As I got better, I started to see my friends make the same mistakes. And I thought: ‘Somebody needs to tell the story from a beginner’s perspective.’”

“I’ve got a beef about the jean shorts,” Massey says. “I don’t know when it became acceptable to wear jean shorts, but unless you’re farming and it’s hot there’s never an occasion to wear jean shorts. And to wear them when you’re golfing is even worse.”

TravelGolf.com This Week showcases the latest in golf, from the PGA and LPGA Tours to golf equipment and travel destinations. Host Dave Berner speaks each week with the writers and bloggers from TravelGolf.com, the Web's most complete source for golf and travel information.